Middlesbrough FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Tony Harrington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Stoke City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Rotherham United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Watford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). Watford FC are 19th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Middlesbrough FC to score. At the same time, Watford FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The 31-year-old Nathaniel Chalobah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Francisco Sierralta suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. Nathaniel Chalobah gets a Yellow card.
- 30' Hayden Coulson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Morsy on 30 minute.
- 32' GOAL! Ismaila Sarr fires home to make it 0-1!
- 37' Watford FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 72' Ken Sema has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 73' Yannick Bolasie gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Neeskens Kebano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Philip Zinckernagel is replaced by Dan Gosling on 77 minute.
- 78' Against the run of play, Yannick Bolasie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 83' Ken Sema makes way for Isaac Success at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Middlesbrough FC 1-1 Watford FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Chuba Akpom 73'
- 1
- 21
- 20
- 4
- 17
- 16
- 22
- 29
- 27
-
5
Sam Morsy ↓ Hayden Coulson 30'
Bench
- 13
- 19
- 3
- 11
-
14
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 73'
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 73'
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 30'
- 45
Coach
Neil Warnock
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Isaac Success 83'
- 19
- 21
- 14
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 26
- 10
- 7
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 27
- 18
-
22
Isaac Success ↑ 83'
-
16
Dan Gosling ↑ 77'
- 17
- 28
- 3
Coach
Xisco Munoz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ismaila Sarr | 3 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 2 |
| Wesley Hoedt | 2 |
| Yannick Bolasie | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.55
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Watford FC
72%
Middlesbrough FC or Watford FC
58%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.2%
0 – 1
17.4%
1 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 1
3%
2 – 2
1.1%
0 – 3
1.1%
3 – 0
0.7%
1 – 3
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 19% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 21% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
58%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.